Fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid, has been a major problem in the U. S. for over ten years. But something interesting happened around mid-2023: the number of overdose deaths started to drop. Researchers think this might be because of changes happening in China, where many of the chemicals used to
The U. S. government has a history of investing in university research, which has led to groundbreaking discoveries. One such success story is the development of HIV treatments. However, a recent proposal by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick could jeopardize this progress. Lutnick argues that taxpa
The Trump administration made a swift U-turn after slashing $2 billion from mental health and addiction programs. This sudden move left over 2, 000 programs across the country in chaos. The cuts were announced on Tuesday, only to be reversed less than a day later. The reason for the reversal remains
A recent proposal has been put forward to shake up the healthcare system. The idea is to tackle some big issues, like making drug prices fairer and giving people more control over their health savings. The plan suggests that drug companies should lower their prices in the U. S. to match the lowest
President Donald Trump has a new plan for health care. He wants Congress to turn his ideas into law. This plan is all about making health care and medicine more affordable. Trump thinks this will help people right away. The president shared his thoughts in a video. He called his plan "The Great Hea
Italy is all set to host the Winter Olympics in 2026. The games will happen in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo from February 6 to February 22. This event will feature a mix of classic and new sports. There are many sports to watch. Alpine skiing is one where athletes speed down snowy slopes. Bobsleigh
Flint is taking action to keep people warm during a cold snap. Two senior centers will open their doors to anyone needing shelter from the cold. The Mays Senior and Community Service Center and the McKinley Center will be available as warming centers. The decision comes as temperatures are expected
Kristen Bell, a familiar face from movies like Frozen and the series Nobody Wants This, is back in the spotlight. This time, it's because her iconic thriller series is now on Netflix. The show, which first aired in 2004, is a mix of teen drama and mystery. It's been a long wait, but fans can now bin
The UK housing market is showing small signs of improvement. This is after a long period of uncertainty. Surveyors are now feeling more positive about the future. This is due to a few key factors. First, the finance minister's tax plans are now clearer. There was a lot of worry about possible tax i
Utah is trying to tackle a big issue: kids not reading well. The focus isn't just on schools. Parents have a huge role to play, especially before kids start school. Gov. Spencer Cox talked about this in Ogden. He said kids who don't read, talk, or have fun experiences at home start school behind. I
